Definition: (noun) stubbornness; the tendency to hold on to opinions, seemingly without reason; bigotry
Also Known As: obstinacy
Examples:
His dogmatism hindered his success in the course that focused on cultural diversity.
dogmatism
By Grace Fleming, About.com
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